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Seeing emotions just the start for brain-reading technology

Technology that can interpret mood and visualise it using augmented reality is just the first step in a promising new field of brain science, says Nathan Semertzidis of Monash University

Newsroom.co.nz

'How a single MRI brain scan could help to identify the signs of Alzheimer's'

New research by Imperial College London has come up with a single MRI brain scan that could be enough to diagnose Alzheimer’s

Daily Mirror

Texas family awarded $95 million after dental procedure left young girl with irreversible brain damage

A Texas family has been awarded $95 million after their young daughter was left blind and unable to walk or talk because of the botched treatment she received from her dentist in 2016 — but the heartbroken family likely won’t see a dollar of the hefty pot.

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Fans fear ex-UFC star is suffering from brain damage after 'barking' on camera

Yoel Romero fought against Melvin Manhoef in Dublin at Bellator 25, and after recording a stunning KO win fans quickly became concerned that he was suffering with CTE after 'barking' at the fans

Daily Mirror

Communicating with seemingly unconscious patients

Technology can decipher thoughts and help give some coma survivors a voice, but first we must ensure they’re responsive, says Dr Steven Laureys

Newsroom.co.nz

Optical illusion tricks your brain so you can't read words after staring at the middle

It is claimed that staring at the image can even alter your ability to read words for a while as they can appear to jump around in front of your eyes

Daily Mirror

Father’s LinkedIn post about daughter’s suicide following Lyme disease goes viral

In the moving post, Alain Champagne spoke out about the toll that the tickborne infection had taken on his daughter and how, ultimately, it had ‘hijacked’ her brain

The Independent UK

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Baby rushed into emergency surgery after parents noticed symptom when she was born

"Usually a baby having a stroke is caused by some sort of trauma like the mum being in a car accident, but nothing like that ever happened. It’ll just be one of those things we don’t understand."

Manchester Evening News

These two daily activities are wreaking havoc on teens’ sleep

Early school start times and late-night screen times are making sleep deprivation in kids even worse.

Inverse

Football left me with Alzheimer's at 58: Kevin Hetherington tells his story

In a lengthy interview with Graeme Macpherson, former Queen of the South and Ayr United defender Kevin Hetherington opens up on his Alzheimer's…

The National (Scotland)

Brain tumours: Seven possible symptoms to be aware of

From seizures to sudden weakness or speech disturbances, these are some of the red flags that could indicate the onset of the condition

The Independent UK

AFL and Fifa must rethink concussion rules amid Paul McCrory plagiarism claims, says expert

Another generation is at risk of developing fatal brain disease, says Dr Chris Nowinski. ‘Whether you’re hitting your child in the head or letting them get tackled, their brain can’t tell the difference’

The Guardian - AU

Scientists fear exposure to pollution could be altering children’s brains

Abnormalities in brain structure have been linked to depression and anxiety

The Independent UK

Seth Meyers: ‘Easier to list the crimes Trump hasn’t committed’

Late-night hosts discussed the former president’s rambling interview with Sean Hannity and his latest legal troubles

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Former Scots rocker has 'worst nightmare come true' after sudden collapse at home led to brain tumour diagnosis

Kenny Collins was rushed to hospital and after a CT scan, doctors confirmed he would need emergency surgery due to a 3cm mass on his brain.

Wales Online

Woman with life-threatening brain tumour that left her partially blind was told symptoms were due to menopause

Lynn O'Toole, 51, had a 5cm brain tumour that needed to be immediately removed in emergency surgery to keep her alive

Bristol Post

Portishead man airlifted off K2, Pakistan's highest mountain

Saadat Mumtaz, 48, took on Pakistan's highest mountain in memory of his mum.

Newsroom.co.nz

The ethics of mind-reading

Tapping into someone’s thoughts may soon be technologically possible. Our institutions are ill-equipped to deal with the resulting human rights violations, writes Jared Genser

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Worried parents took baby to doctors with a cough - and discovered he had huge tumour

Little Oliver Swift was given just a two per cent chance of survival after the grapefruit-sized lump was found

The Hindu

COVID-19 infection increases risk of long-term brain problems: Study

Complications include strokes, cognitive and memory problems, depression, anxiety and migraine headaches.

Liverpool Echo

Woman going through 'the change' actually had massive brain tumour

Lynn O'Toole had to undergo life-saving emergency surgery once she was correctly diagnosed

Tribune News Service

Mayo Clinic Q and A: What is the benefit of cochlear implants over hearing aids?

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I'm 70 years old and have worn hearing aids for about a decade. Over the past several years, my hearing seems to be getting worse. Although I have tried several different kinds of hearing aids, I feel as if they are not effective any longer. A friend…

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Clearing pollution helps clear the fog of aging — and may cut the risk of dementia

During the past decade, a growing body of research has shown that air pollution harms older adults’ brains, contributing to cognitive decline and dementia. What hasn’t been clear is whether improving air quality would benefit brain health.

The Independent UK

Air pollution ‘causes brain damage raising risk of depression and autism in children’, new study shows

Research from Rotterdam found those who grew up around busy roads had abnormal white matter

Nottingham Post

Parents took son to doctor with a cough but it turned out to be a 'grapefruit-sized' tumour

Now dad is running the Robin Hood Half Marathon for charity

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